What is the total landed cost when importing a car into Zimbabwe?

Published 2026-07-20 • 6 min

Quick answer

Landed cost includes CIF, duties, VAT, surtax, clearance and delivery — our checklist and calculator help estimate it.

Explanation

The total landed cost is the buyer's full cost to receive the vehicle in Zimbabwe. Components include:

Purchase price
Freight & insurance (CIF)
Import duty
VAT and surtax
Customs clearance & agent fees
Domestic delivery

Quick checklist

Always budget 10–25% above CIF to cover taxes and fees as a rough rule of thumb until you have exact duty rates.